Palermo
PA · 82 comuni in Sicilia
Italy
Sicilia
Palermo is a provincia in Sicilia with 82 comuni and a population of 1,243,585 as of 2011. Its capoluogo is Palermo. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 102,980 passengers departing from the provincia arrived in the United States.
Population and US Arrivals
This chart shows annual population and US arrivals (1830 to 1912). Not all data is available for every period, so gaps are normal.
The population of the provincia has grown 110% since 1861. Recorded US arrivals between 1830 and 1912 equal 8% of the most recent recorded population, peaking in 1906.
Total US arrivals
103k
1830–1912
Peak year
1906
18k arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Palermo recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Palermo is home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Comuni
Every provincia is divided into comuni (municipalities). Palermo has 82. Its capoluogo (administrative center) is Palermo.